Hanasaki Onsen
Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Location
- Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Hanasaki Onsen is a hot spring in Hirosaki, Aomori prefecture, a city known for its cherry blossoms. Its sodium-chloride water emerges at around 41°C. The bath house includes an indoor bath, an outdoor bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Set in the castle town of Hirosaki, celebrated for its 2,600 cherry trees, Hanasaki Onsen translates aptly to flower-blooming spring — visit during the last week of April when fallen cherry petals drift across the ancient castle moat just minutes away.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.